Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor: Removal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lexus GS 450h. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE . Refer toREMOVAL - Step 2
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL WARNING:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
- REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP . Refer toREMOVAL - Step 6
- REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL See step 5
- REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH See step 6
- REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH See step 7
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER See step 8
- REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR LH . Refer toREMOVAL - Step 4
- REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR RH . Refer toREMOVAL - Step 5
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH . Refer toREMOVAL - Step 8
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH . Refer toREMOVAL - Step 9
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH . Refer toREMOVAL - Step 6
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH . Refer toREMOVAL - Step 7
- REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer toREMOVAL - Step 10
- DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT . Refer toREPLACEMENT - Step 5
- DISCONNECT NO. 2 VENTILATION HOSE See step 7
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE See step 8
- REMOVE THROTTLE BODY See step 9
- REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK . Refer toREMOVAL - Step 20
- REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD . Refer toREMOVAL - Step 21
- REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
- Disconnect the sensor connector.
- Remove the sensor.
- Remove the gasket from the sensor.